{"title":"Weatherstripping","description":"Seal restored windows and doors against air and water.","products":[{"product_id":"spring-bronze-weatherstripping","title":"Spring Bronze Weatherstripping","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpring bronze weatherstripping for doors and windows.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA traditional way to seal drafts while keeping the original door, window sash, frame, and trim. The bronze flexes as the door or window closes and springs back when it opens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCustomers sometimes call this material spring copper, copper weather stripping, or door copper flashing.\u003c\/strong\u003e The traditional product name is spring bronze weatherstripping. This is the flexible strip installed around the sides and top of a door—not the waterproof flashing installed beneath the threshold. \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/spring-bronze-weatherstripping-guide\"\u003eSee the illustrated terminology and installation guide.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSold in 100' rolls.\u003c\/strong\u003e Available in widths from \u003cstrong\u003e3\/4\" to 1-3\/8\"\u003c\/strong\u003e. Doing just one door? The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/spring-bronze-weatherstripping-door-kit\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne-Door Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e has about 17 ft, a lock strip and solid brass nails.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3\/4\" is on pre-order.\u003c\/strong\u003e It's being restocked, and we'll email you a ship date as soon as it's in. The other widths ship now.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eInstallation\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose a width slightly narrower than the thickness of the door or window sash.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse \u003cstrong\u003esolid brass nails\u003c\/strong\u003e, spaced about \u003cstrong\u003e1\" apart\u003c\/strong\u003e. Punch through the bronze and into the jamb with an awl, then drive the nail. You can also predrill the bronze with a \u003cstrong\u003e1\/16\" bit\u003c\/strong\u003e before installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt hinges and strike plates, you have a few options:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStop the spring bronze and use felt or stick-on weatherstrip around the hardware.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarefully notch the bronze around the hardware. Watch for sharp edges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRun the bronze over the hinges, but this will prevent removing the hinge from the jamb without first removing the weatherstrip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePro Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Practice with a \u003cstrong\u003e1' piece\u003c\/strong\u003e first. It’s a good way to get a feel for how the spring bronze bends, nails, and seals before working with the full length.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/spring-bronze-weatherstripping-guide\"\u003eRead the full spring bronze guide\u003c\/a\u003e for measuring the gap, choosing a width and troubleshooting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKeeping the old window—or replacing the sash?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpring bronze is used when you are keeping and weatherstripping the existing sash. If you are considering new insulated sash while keeping the frame and trim, read \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/replace-window-sash-without-removing-frame\"\u003eReplace Old Windows Without Removing Trim\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/replace-sash-old-double-hung-windows\"\u003eReplace Sash in an Old Double-Hung Window\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Classic Door","offers":[{"title":"3\/4 in Spring Bronze (pre-order) \/ 100 ft Roll \/ Bronze","offer_id":47905216725177,"sku":"CD-WRS-SBW-3-4","price":301.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 in Spring Bronze \/ 100 ft Roll \/ Bronze","offer_id":47905216757945,"sku":"CD-WRS-SBW-1","price":321.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 1\/8 in Spring Bronze \/ 100 ft Roll \/ Bronze","offer_id":47905216790713,"sku":"CD-WRS-SBW-1-1-8","price":330.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 1\/4 in Spring Bronze \/ 100 ft Roll \/ Bronze","offer_id":47905216823481,"sku":"CD-WRS-SBW-1-1-4","price":339.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 3\/8 in Spring Bronze \/ 100 ft Roll \/ Bronze","offer_id":47905216856249,"sku":"CD-WRS-SBW-1-3-8","price":348.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0680\/4992\/8377\/files\/sping-bronze-archtop.png?v=1786264827"},{"product_id":"l-shaped-interlocking-bronze-weatherstrip","title":"Interlocking Bronze Weatherstripping L-Strip for Doors \u0026 Casement Windows","description":"\u003cp\u003eSolid-bronze L-shaped weatherstrip for traditional interlocking weatherstripping on wood doors and casement windows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the old-timers say, “Nothing beats interlock.” It is the longest-lasting weatherstripping there is. We regularly see it on doors more than 100 years old, and the metal often outlasts the door.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e solid bronze (often called brass weatherstripping)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e satin, unlacquered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSold in:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4-foot pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4-foot pieces ship free and are returnable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Order\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrder 4-foot pieces and butt them end to end for longer runs. That is how it was done traditionally. Look closely at an old door and you will see the joints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd up the total length you need and divide by 4. That is your quantity. Example: 20 feet = 5 pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeed pieces longer than 4 feet?\u003c\/strong\u003e We can supply lengths up to 8 feet. Order the quantity as above, then list the lengths you want in the order notes at checkout. We will contact you to confirm before shipping. Pieces over 4 feet have a $150 freight charge, invoiced separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInstalling Interlocking Weatherstripping\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe weatherstrip is fastened to the door and jamb with brass nails. The door has to be cut accurately to receive the interlocking pieces, so plan on careful carpentry and plenty of patience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTools: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/kerfing-saw-for-interlocking-weatherstripping\"\u003ekerfing saw\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nail-set-for-interlocking-weathestripping\"\u003enail set\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/knowledge-base\/spring-bronze-vs-interlocking-weatherstripping\"\u003eSpring bronze vs interlocking: which is better?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/knowledge-base\/replace-interlocking-weatherstripping-old-door\"\u003eHow to replace interlocking weatherstripping on an old door\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/knowledge-base\/l-shaped-interlocking-bronze-weatherstrip\"\u003eWhat does the L-shaped weatherstrip do?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/knowledge-base\/interlocking-threshold-part-number-cross-reference\"\u003ePart number cross-reference (16B \/ 16AB type)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Classic Door","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48701973070009,"sku":"CD-IWS-L","price":65.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0680\/4992\/8377\/files\/l-shaped-interlocking-bronze-weatherstrip-door-installation_20af1643-a29b-4326-8642-f98af988af35.png?v=1787356852"},{"product_id":"spring-bronze-weatherstripping-door-kit","title":"Spring Bronze Weatherstripping One-Door Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eEverything you need to weatherstrip one door with traditional spring bronze: about \u003cstrong\u003e17 feet\u003c\/strong\u003e of spring bronze (both sides and the head of a typical door), a \u003cstrong\u003eshort lock strip\u003c\/strong\u003e for behind the latch and strike, and \u003cstrong\u003esolid brass nails\u003c\/strong\u003e. You don't have to buy a 100 ft roll or track down the right nails.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpring bronze is nailed to the jamb and flexes against the door when it closes, sealing drafts while you keep the original door, frame and trim. Installed right and never painted, it can last for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCustomers sometimes call this material spring copper, copper weather stripping, or door copper flashing.\u003c\/strong\u003e The traditional name is spring bronze weatherstripping. It is the flexible strip installed around the sides and top of a door, not the waterproof flashing that goes under a threshold. \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/spring-bronze-weatherstripping-guide\"\u003eSee the illustrated terminology and installation guide.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich width?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose a width slightly narrower than the thickness of your door. For a typical exterior door, \u003cstrong\u003e1-1\/4\"\u003c\/strong\u003e is usually right. Not sure? Order your best guess and write \u003cstrong\u003e\"verify my order\"\u003c\/strong\u003e in the order notes; we'll check it with you before it ships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3\/4\" is on pre-order.\u003c\/strong\u003e It's being restocked, and we'll email you a ship date as soon as it's in. The other widths ship now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the kit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbout 17 ft of spring bronze in the width you choose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort lock strip for the latch and strike area\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid brass nails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstall in brief\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMake sure the door is aligned and latches first.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractice on a short piece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNail one edge to the jamb about every 1\"; the free edge sits close to the stop without touching it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClose the door and test. It should latch without force.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/spring-bronze-weatherstripping-guide\"\u003eRead the full spring bronze guide\u003c\/a\u003e for measuring the gap, working around hinges and troubleshooting. Weatherstripping several doors or a whole house? Buy a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/spring-bronze-weatherstripping\"\u003e100 ft roll\u003c\/a\u003e. Need 1-3\/8\" for a thick door? It's available on the roll.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Classic Door","offers":[{"title":"3\/4 in (pre-order)","offer_id":67735629988025,"sku":"CD-WRS-SBK-3-4","price":88.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 in","offer_id":67735630020793,"sku":"CD-WRS-SBK-1","price":92.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1-1\/8 in","offer_id":67735630053561,"sku":"CD-WRS-SBK-1-1-8","price":96.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1-1\/4 in","offer_id":67735630086329,"sku":"CD-WRS-SBK-1-1-4","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0680\/4992\/8377\/files\/spring-bronze-door-weatherstripping_a4e29b8d-9406-4b34-8aab-7014bab9c7dd.png?v=1792078570"}],"url":"https:\/\/theclassicdoor.com\/collections\/weatherstripping.oembed","provider":"Classic Door","version":"1.0","type":"link"}